Male lead of the novel, a military man who leads soldiers. He has a somewhat tense but improving relationship with Jiang Yue. He is proud and stubborn, once storming out after an argument about drinking raw water. He carries cement and river sand, guards dams during rainy weather, and chops firewood at night. He is protective of Ningning and eats the dumplings Jiang Yue makes. He will return home soon after the weather clears.
